Northern Advocate'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling marketNew building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Time dawdles when you're waiting OPINION: "Because I am waiting I am finding it hard to concentrate."16 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.16 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coastShane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.16 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentorAllen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover16 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Public toilets can be quite the challengeIn Whangārei we have a good range of accessible toilets. 16 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Expect a wild ride': Circus cabaret arrives in Kerikeri Haus of Yolo is an unforgettable night out.16 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMysterious webs blanketing Northland have residents and experts puzzledResidents in Northland report stringy webs drifting through the sky.16 May 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety WeekHe suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.16 May 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'It's getting really dire': Hospices struggle with funding crisisNorthland hospices warn they may shut down in two to five years without more funding.15 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVinery Lane renovationThe Vinery Lane eco-renovation has transformed the inner-city Whangārei building.15 May 04:56 AM
Northern Advocate'We’re desperate': SPCA's urgent plea for foster homes for puppiesThe Far North SPCA in Kerikeri has taken in 24 abandoned puppies recently.15 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs - book DoC huts, booze views sought and mental health talksNews snippets from the Far North.14 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePink Shirt Day marked as Northland says no to bullyingNorthlanders mark Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign14 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia's Quarry Rd bridge upgrade should be finished by end of JulyQuarry Rd bridge upgrade in Kaitāia behind schedule due to weather.14 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri forum for Northland armed forces veterans Veterans’ Affairs invites Northland's veterans to Kerikeri information forum14 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato HoneKaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ14 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri High netballers back from Queensland tripTwenty-three netballers travelled to Australia for a development tour.14 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Ōpua street names honour Arctic explorers from 1845 expeditionThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.14 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonOpinion: New proposals aim to streamline driver licence processIt may seem simpler but stricter penalties will be in place.14 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.14 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Property values upThe latest news bites from around the region.14 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate Council euthanises 56 dogs in two monthsFNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.14 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'No one to save me': Woman claims before trial suddenly haltedComplainant alleges the abuse began the day she came into the man's care.14 May 04:58 AM
Northern AdvocateToo many 'caught in the crossfire' of preventable crashes, senior firefighter saysIn 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.13 May 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSchools reimbursed $76k after school lunch programme mishapsNorthland schools got $2877 as Ministry of Education reimburses more than $76,000.13 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Homicide investigation launched The latest news bites from around the region.13 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMove Over Cancer collaboration supports cancer survivorsMobility classes on May 21 and 23 will raise money for Pinc & Steel programmes.13 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCannabis advocate's supporters rally as 'Gandalf' appears in courtPaul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.13 May 05:38 AM
Northern Advocate'Ridiculous': Teen's Melbourne health check at risk due to flight assistance limitsJetstar can't provide wheelchair assistance for Carrie’s return flight.13 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice name Parakao homicide victimPolice say the 55-year-old lived at the Mangakahia Rd address where he died.13 May 03:56 AM
Northern AdvocateErosion threatens to wash away historic NZ town Council had sandbagged and placed rock fill in the worst area.12 May 08:27 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshowNews snippets from the Far North.12 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe call-out conundrum: Police and mental health services at odds over changesPolice have delayed withdrawing from mental health callouts in Northland.12 May 05:00 PM
